Issues: The offense took a major step backward in 2013, and concerns are only mounting given the expiring contracts of the team's starting tackles and RB Ray Rice's recent arrest. The defense made a decent transition after losing Ray Lewis and Ed Reed, though it could use steadier safety play. But good news did arrive Friday with word that TE Dennis Pitta had re-signed for five years, a development that prevented one potentially problematic issue.

Our advice: After spending two draft picks to acquire Monroe from the Jaguars at midseason, GM Ozzie Newsome will likely make a strong bid to re-sign him, a move QB Joe Flacco would surely applaud. It's time to move on from Oher, and maybe find a veteran to replace Gino Gradkowski at center. The Ravens were wise to retain Pitta and not to deprive Flacco of his trusted target after unexpectedly jettisoning Anquan Boldin a year ago. Arthur Jones is an underrated player who would be nice to keep if his price tag is reasonable. The same applies to Smith.